Russia is generally satisfied with the talks with Ukraine and is ready to continue contacts.
The head of the Russian delegation Vladimir Medinsky stated this in Istanbul after the Russian-Ukrainian talks.
According to him, Russia and Ukraine will present in detail their views on the possible future ceasefire.
"Moscow is ready to continue the talks," he said.
Medinsky said that Russia and Ukraine will soon exchange 1,000/1000 prisoners.
He also noted that Russia takes into account Ukraine's request for direct talks between leaders.
"Direct talks on the initiative of the Russian President have just ended with the Ukrainian side. In general, we are satisfied with the results and are ready to continue contacts. What did we agree on? First of all, the large-scale exchange of 1000/1000 prisoners will take place in the coming days.
Second, the Ukrainian side has asked direct talks between the leaders of the states. We have taken this request into account.
Third, we agreed that each of the parties should submit his point of view on the possible future ceasefire with details. After the presentation of such an opinion, we consider it expedient to continue our negotiations, and it has been agreed, "Medinsky said with talks in Istanbul.
